Signed into LawFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Cecelia Espenoza (D)
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Governor Signed
Jun 3, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes the Retail Theft Prevention Advisory Board and a grant program within the Division of Criminal Justice. It provides funding, data‑analysis tools, and technical assistance to law‑enforcement agencies, prosecutors, local governments and retailers to investigate, prevent, and prosecute large‑scale retail theft and gift‑card scams. The program is funded with a $10.3 million appropriation and expires in November 2029.
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